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The Italy striker has been heavily linked with a move back to Italy after falling out of favour at the Etihad Stadium, although Milan vice-president Adriana Galliani has said that he is "99.9 per cent certain" that they will not sign the 22-year-old.

Tassotti, however, has described Balotelli as a "champion" and believes he would fit in well at Milan should a deal be made.

"Mario Balotelli would have no problem settling in at Milan," he told Sky Sport Italia."Is Balotelli arriving? It's the club that works on the transfer market, not me.

"Having said that, I'm sure Balotelli would have no problem settling in at Milan. He is a very strong player, there is no doubt.